Route with a connection
Seychelles travel authorisation: Brazilian travellers
If your journey from Brazil includes a connection, make sure the flights, layover and arrival date are entered exactly as shown on your booking.
- Nationality
- Brazilian
- Travel authorisation
- Required before departure
- Official standard fee
- €10.00
- Flying time to Mahé
- 20 to 26 hr with one or two stops
- Time difference
- 9 hr ahead of São Paulo
- Currency at departure
- BRL (R$)
From Brazil
What to check before departure
Your route and connections
Departures from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro via Doha, Dubai, Addis Ababa or Johannesburg.
Schedules and routes from Brazil can change. Check the full itinerary with the airline, including the transit rules for every connecting country, before submitting your application.
- Departure airports
- São Paulo Guarulhos · Rio de Janeiro Galeão · Brasília
- Airlines serving Mahé
- Qatar Airways · Emirates · Ethiopian Airlines
High season: January, February and July. Check availability early during these popular travel periods.
Your passport
A valid Brazilian passport and a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Health requirements
The international yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival for travellers coming from Brazil. Get vaccinated at least ten days before departure.
Point to watch
Several Brazilian states are classed as yellow fever risk areas, so have your international vaccination certificate ready.
Check the transit conditions
A long layover or a night outside the transit area may require a visa for the connecting country. Check this with your airline before booking.
Exactly the same dates everywhere
The dates on your form must match those on your tickets and your accommodation booking.
Documents
The application of a Brazilian national
A valid passport
It must remain valid throughout your stay. Have a clear, complete image of the identity page ready.
A recent photo or selfie
Use a clear, recent colour photo showing your full face, with no filter or glare.
A return or onward ticket
The booking should show your name, travel dates and flight numbers.
Proof of accommodation
Have a confirmed booking covering your full stay, including the name and address of the accommodation.
How it works
How the application unfolds
Complete your application
Follow the six steps and enter the details exactly as they appear on your passport and travel bookings.
Have your documents ready
Keep your passport, return or onward ticket and accommodation confirmation close at hand.
We review the application
An adviser checks that the information is consistent and contacts you if anything needs correcting before submission.
Track your application
Confirmations and application updates are sent to the email address entered in the form.
Frequently asked questions
What Brazilian travellers often ask us
Do Brazilian travellers need a travel authorisation for the Seychelles?
Yes. Like every visitor, Brazilian nationals must obtain the travel authorisation before departure. The visitor’s permit is then issued on arrival by immigration, for a stay of up to three months.
How long is the flight from Brazil?
20 to 26 hr with one or two stops. Departures from São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro via Doha, Dubai, Addis Ababa or Johannesburg.
Which airlines connect Brazil with the Seychelles?
From São Paulo Guarulhos, Rio de Janeiro Galeão and Brasília, flights to Mahé are operated by airlines including Qatar Airways, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines. Routes change, so check the full itinerary with the airline before submitting your application.
Is a yellow fever vaccination required when travelling from Brazil?
The international yellow fever vaccination certificate is required on arrival for travellers coming from Brazil. Get vaccinated at least ten days before departure.
What should I watch out for during the connection?
Several Brazilian states are classed as yellow fever risk areas, so have your international vaccination certificate ready.
What is the time difference between Brazil and the Seychelles?
9 hr ahead of São Paulo. Keep the first evening light to recover from the journey.
When are seats hardest to find from Brazil?
Busiest period for departures from Brazil: January, February and July. Book flights and accommodation early, then apply for the authorisation as soon as everything is confirmed.
Which passport do I need to travel to the Seychelles?
A valid Brazilian passport and a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
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